WCW was an American professional wrestling promotion, formed from the purchase of Jim Crockett Promotions by Ted Turner and subsequently absorbed into Turner Broadcasting System. Created as a competitor to Vince McMahon’s WWE (then WWF), WCW became a major player in the wrestling world. It was headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and gained fame for its televised matches and pay-per-view events, contributing significantly to the popularity of professional wrestling in the 1990s.